Edge of the City
Seen it?1957 | 85 min | Drama, Crime, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved The Wild One or West Side Story, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$760K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Ritt
- John CassavetesAxel Nordmann
- Sidney PoitierTommy Tyler
- Jack WardenCharles Malik
- Kathleen MaguireEllen Wilson
- Ruby DeeLucy Tyler
- Val AveryBrother
- Robert F. SimonGeorge Nordmann
- Ruth WhiteKatherine Nordmann
- William A. LeeDavis
- John KelloggDetective